Nowadays social media has become a very important tool for footballers to stay in touch and connect to their fans. Instagram is very popular among all the football players.
Many of them use Instagram to connect with their fans along with earning money from endorsements.
So here we take a look at the top 5 football players with the most followers on Instagram:
5. Marcelo | 46.1m followers
The legendary Real Madrid left-back who made that position his own after Roberto Carlos left, has broken into the top 5 list recently. Although he has fallen down the pecking order recently at Real Madrid, his popularity off the pitch has never been in any doubt.
4. James Rodriguez | 46.6m followers
The Columbian superstar has a huge fan following. He came to the forefront when he scored that wonder goal in the 2014 World Cup. He then signed for Real Madrid and has won many trophies with the Spanish giant. He has recently signed for Premier League club Everton for free and how that has happened is still a mystery! But no matter what, Everton has got a great player both on and off the pitch as his followers will give Everton more supporters and recognition.
3. Neymar Jr | 144.6m followers
The PSG superstar has often been criticised for his off the field activities but there’s no denying that he is one of the most talented players in world football. PSG brought him for a record transfer fee of $222m from Barcelona. The Brazilian often likes to celebrate and party to enjoy his life!
2. Lionel Messi | 174m followers
Lionel Messi, one of the greatest ever football players to have graced the football field, also enjoys huge stardom of the field. The Barcelona captain has achieved some of the most impossible records to break. He will surely go down in history as arguably the greatest player.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo | 250m followers
The former Real Madrid man has become the first football player to cross the mark of 250m followers on Instagram. He is a role model for many, starting from his dedication and hard work to that huger to achieve great things in life. The Portugal captain currently plays for Juventus and at 35 years of age, he is still going strong!
